Portimão. Mayor asks for answers from the Minister of Health after cases of deaths in the hospital emergency room

The mayor of Portimão, Álvaro Bila, has raised concerns over two deaths at the local hospital due to alleged delays in medical attention. He described the incidents as extremely serious and called for urgent measures to ensure the hospital's proper functioning. Following the deaths, including that of an 87-year-old man who reportedly waited 12 hours for care, internal inquiries have been initiated by the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS). Bila expressed condolences to the families and emphasized the need for accountability and improved organization within the hospital. The ULS confirmed the opening of an internal investigation and acknowledged ongoing issues related to patient wait times and social factors affecting emergency services.